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Kratos Defense and Security Solutions · 2 weeks ago

System Design/Architect Engineer Optical Ground SME

Colorado Springs, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$115K/yr - $145K/yr

5+ years exp

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions is a leader in assured aerospace communication solutions and services, seeking a highly motivated candidate for the role of System Design/Architect Engineer Optical Ground SME. The role involves providing SME engineering technical support for Optical Ground Terminals and traditional RF ground stations, developing and modeling requirements, and creating system design models and documentation.

ConsultingCyber SecurityGovernmentInformation TechnologyNational SecurityPublic SafetySatellite CommunicationSecurity

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Optical Ground terminal SME

Support SysML modeling as needed

Analyzing customer/stakeholder requirements, decomposing requirements, deriving requirements, and allocating requirements to system and subsystem elements

Develop documentation on all components of the terminal (Telescope, PAT, AO, Optical benches, and supporting computer systems required)

Support the development of training material

Working in adherence to structured and defined development processes

Qualification

Optical Ground Terminal SMESystem EngineeringOptical Systems KnowledgeSysML ModelingSpace Systems KnowledgeMilitary Space OperationsAnalytical AbilitiesTraining Material DevelopmentCommunication SkillsTeam Collaboration

Required

5+ years engineering

BS in SE, CS, EE, ME, or other engineering equivalent

Familiarity with modern IT infrastructure capabilities to include virtualization, cloud deployment and containerization

Extensive knowledge of Optical ground stations

Working knowledge of space systems, including satellite ground systems

Experience with military space operations

Sense of ownership, urgency, and drive to accomplish results

Current Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI

Excellent communications and interpersonal relationship skills

Preferred

Demonstrated knowledge with Optical systems

Experience working within the Defense and/or Aerospace industry

Experience in ground systems, system engineering, or software is a plus

Experience developing system level models, requirements, and architecture in conjunction with discipline engineering teams

Sharp analytical abilities, excellent communication skills, and capable of working effectively in a dynamic environment

Familiarity with aerospace design and verification processes to include requirements development, validation and verification for conceptual, preliminary, and detailed design